Racing Vallée du Bédat today in Châteaugay, Auvergne, France. Raced it last year so been looking forward to returning. @raynerfoundation.bsky.social

Second race weekend of the season for me at the first French Elite Nationale of the year tomorrow—Essor Basque! @raynerfoundation.bsky.social 📸 Anita González

Joe is also a @raynerfoundation.bsky.social rider in 2024, as well as being a graduate of the Halesowen Academy who are a great mentoring team based in the Birmingham area of the UK

Joe Brookes journal #06: a year in France, a future to chase Joe Brookes reflects on the transition from racing to rest. From sprinting at Paris-Tours U23 to staring at a blank training calendar, the shift felt strange. After a septoplasty to fix a breathing…

"After months of craving rest, it feels odd how quickly I’m itching to get back on the bike and start training again"

Joe Brookes reflects on the off-season, septoplasty, and the contrast between French and British racing as he prepares for 2025.

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